Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to define, locate, select, evaluate and present information in response to identified needs.
It applies to individuals employed in any capacity, as well as members of the wider community, as information literacy skills have broad application in all industries, as well as to life skills in general.
At this level, work is usually undertaken under supervision, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected within established parameters.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Library – Information Literacy
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Source information to meet specific needs |
1.1 Determine exact nature of information needs 1.2 Confirm purpose of outcomes required from information searches 1.3 Identify range of potentially appropriate sources of information 1.4 Use basic search strategies to locate relevant information |
2 Evaluate information against needs |
2.1 Assess search results and located information and adjust search strategies as necessary 2.2 Review search results and select relevant information to meet requirements |
3 Prepare and present information to meet needs |
3.1 Prepare results of information searches according to organisational procedures 3.2 Present information concisely and accurately in a context or format appropriate to purpose 3.3 Meet agreed deadlines in relation to presentation of information |
4 Develop own information literacy skills |
4.1 Evaluate own information literacy skills based on feedback from customers and colleagues 4.2 Seek opportunities to develop own information literacy skills based on evaluation |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Learning |
4.1, 4.2 |
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Reading |
1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 4.2 |
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Writing |
3.1, 3.2 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.2, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
3.1-3.3 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.2, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBLIB304 Develop and use information literacy skills |
CULINL301A Develop and use information literacy skills |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Unit moved from Library, Information and Cultural Services Training Package to Business Services Training Package. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10